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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,176.38, 10,764.57 and 2,246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,176.38, 10,764.57 and 2,246.45 is: 3,369.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,176.38 : 10,764.57 = 2,246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,176.38/10,764.57 = 2,246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,176.38x = 10,764.57 × 2,246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,176.38x = 24,182,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,182,014.45/7,176.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.67

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